mlippincott1 writes: We have 'Dr. Van Fleet' in our yard. We have enjoyed this sweet smelling rose for 24 years. This rose blooms every year around our anniversary which is June 6. This year was very special to us since we celebrated our 25th anniversary. The previous owner of our home claims it was planted before 1926. This rose is very hardy. We live in in northeastern Ohio. The winters can be very severe with temperatures dropping below zero. We have had very little problem with pests or disease.